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allene

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1. allene - Noun

2. Allene - Proper noun

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Allene

A female given name

(organic chemistry) Any of a class of hydrocarbons having two double bonds from one carbon atom to two others - R2C=C=CR2; especially the parent compound CH2=C=CH2 (propadiene).

(organic chemistry) Any derivative of such hydrocarbons.

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An allene is a compound in which one carbon atom has double bonds with each of its two adjacent carbon centres. Source: Internet

The bond angle formed by the three carbons is 180°, indicating linear geometry for the carbons of allene. Source: Internet

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